Sipping with the Segarras

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  Our Anime Origin Arc 31.07.2026 53min

  This weeks episode of SWTS, we are joined with Jonathan's cousins, Anthony and Brian, as we explore how we got into the Anime scene. We lay out our “origin arc”, the era in which it started it all, how it has evolved and the relationships that tied them all together. From (questionably legal) VHS tapes with RAW episodes of shows to present day catalogues of genres, so easily obtainable and acceptable to main stream media. This round table discussion has a greater connection to them as individ...
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  Special Ep: Princess Sora D&D Campaign 31.07.2026 1j 43min

  This special episode features the audio of a Kids Dungeons and Dragons campaign created for Sora on her birthday. Jonathan spent a couple weeks trying to put together a little D&D party for Sora on her 4th birthday with the inclusion of Jade and Stephanie along with his parents. We didnt know how she would react to it but we wanted to try something new involving imagination and activities. Built around a pirate theme, the story we created involved Sora's father, the king, gets kidna...
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  School’s Out for the Summer 26.06.2026 56min

  A week after our daughters’ Moving Up Ceremony, we were notified that their school closing its doors for good. The shock was felt throughout the school, from the teachers down to the parents like us. It left everyone dumbfounded and scrambling to figure out what was next. As you can imagine, immediate stress for everyone involved. Still taking in the chaos, Jonathan and Stephanie walk through their mindset once they received the news and discuss what is next for the academic life of ou...
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  Kid Burnout? 05.06.2026 41min

  In this episode, Stephanie and Jonathan discuss the possibility of burning out their kids. With the girls doing a number of after school activities at a young age, when do we (or the girls) say that's enough. We reflect back when we were kids, what activities we were in and the amount of times we fought to not do them anymore. Are we doing the same thing with our girls? Are we forcing them into too many things? We risk them being overly tired for school, and resentment from...
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  Allowing "Me Time" For Your Spouse 19.03.2026 56min

  This week on SWTS we discuss the importance of giving your spouse the time they need for themselves. Coming off our previous episode talking about self-care, we go through the difficulties that could arise when you have children, or when life just gets in the way, and how your spouse could help. Its not always easy but when you have a supportive spouse or partner its best to do what you can for a mental break or activities. Its key to be aware and attentive of your significant oth...
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  The Stars and Self-Care with Daniella Shaw 06.02.2026 1j 22min

  This week is a special episode as we collaborate and are joined by Daniella Shaw of "Stories and Self-Care". Daniella a practicing divination reader sits down and gives us our very own readings. She goes through the many ways how chart readings can help with your mental health and forecast what has happened, what is going on, and what is to come for us. Daniella's background as a mental health professional created her podcast, "Stories and Self-Care" as way to share stories of th...
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  A new addition to the family 07.01.2026 38min

  We are back, and we start off the new year with the introduction of a new member of the family, our new dog Tsuna! We go over the events, which lead to us (mainly Steph) adopting a new dog. We also finally give overview of what happened to Tito, and why it was so tough for us to talk about. We miss him dearly, and are so thankful he was loved so much! So grab your Champagne (or any drink you wish) and start off the new year with some fireworks and dog kisses! Let us know what you ...
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  Utter Chaos - And Back to School 05.09.2025 21min

  A special episode has arrived with high anticipation. We join our two guest hosts, our daughters, Jade and Sora Segarra, on a rollercoaster that has our attention span spinning! The girls join us as we attempt to talk about the last bit of summer fun they had on vacation and their excitement and hope for the new school year. Our coaster quickly goes off the rails as, in true toddler fashion, they get side tracked and start to complain lol. What is new there? So grab your soda pop, r...
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  Long Distance Relationships and Traveling 15.08.2025 1j 22min

  This week, we are joined by Jonathan's cousin, Daniella Shaw, to talk about Long Distance Relationships. Daniella describes the beginnings of her current relationship, including breaking the news of being stationed in South Korea during a tour in the Air Force. And now, still currently in a long distant relationship, we find out more on how her and her partner navigate their lives together while being apart. Taking into consideration their personal experience with going long dist...
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  Family Culture Pt2 08.08.2025 47min

  This is part 2 of our discussion on family culture and our thoughts after pondering the questions asked in the book "Wild + Free Family". If you haven't listened to part 1, we highly recommend listening to that first as the main focus comes from answers relating to part 1. If you have listened to part 1 please continue along with us on thinking how you want to handle your family structure, culture and dynamics Let us know what you think!
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  Family Culture Pt1 15.07.2025 1j 1min

  Out of parental desperation, Stephanie has started a new book called "Wild + Free Family", which is written as a guide to connecting more deeply with your family and building the sense of wonder and adventure in every day life. In it, the book talks about ways to understand your family dynamic and culture. How you are as a parent, how you interact with your kids, values you consider priorities, experiences you share, and how all of that effects how you raise your kids. The book en...
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  Big Change for Steph 29.05.2025 33min

  This week on the podcast, Jonathan and Stephanie, are joined by their eldest daughter, Jade, to talk about "Mami's" big change! The change being....Steph changed her hair color lol. But with such a drastic change we wanted to include Jade for a quick talk on her reaction to seeing her mom now as a Ginger! Steph captured Jade and Sora's immediate reaction on camera so take a listen and laugh along as Jade gives a background "eww". Hope you enjoy Jade's time with us on t...
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  The Difficult One 05.05.2025 1j 5min

  While "terrible twos" is a more widely recognized term, "terrible threes" also exist, and some argue they can be even more difficult than the twos....oh great!!! Lately hosts, Jonathan and Stephanie, have been having a difficult time dealing with their second child Sora and her behavior. They have struggled figuring out ways to handle her tantrums and outburst so they have asked other parents and are conducting all types of research, but finding the best remedy tonight was a drink and ...
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  Friends with the Opposite Sex 10.04.2025 1j 37min

  Fair or Foul....."Go to the 10 minute mark!" This week in SWTS, we are joined with friend of the pod and Jonathan's best friend Andy Henriquez (female) for a heated discussion: is it ok to have friends with the opposite sex? Both ladies share their thoughts and push back to friends who think you can’t be friends with the opp sex because of perceived risks involved, and giving personal examples as to where that line is drawn. The discussion begins with Stephanie and Andy sharing in their ...
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  The Owl House 04.04.2025 1j 7min

  Hello and Welcome to...the OWL HOUSE! In this episode hosts, Jonathan and Stephanie, talk about their new found love for a Disney Channel cartoon (mainly Jon), The Owl House! A show full of magic and adventure captivated Jon so much that he needed to talk about it, and luckily for him, Steph was along for the broom ride with their palismans. With numerous, interesting characters, great story development and plot twists, Owl House delivers in so many ways. With the show coming to a close...
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  Friends Come and Go 18.03.2025 56min

  In this episode of SWTS we talk about the struggles we've had as parents (and adults) trying to maintain friends and making new ones. As we have gotten older, we've sensed a drift in our connection with old friends, causing us to look elsewhere for new people to connect with. From meeting people at bars to scavenging the parents of our children's friends. These task have been tough for us introverts, but very much needed for our mental health and social wellbeing. The judgi...
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  Its Lorcana Time 12.03.2025 39min

  After a few months of revolving household sickness we finally were able to sit down and talk about or favorite topic to talk about with everyone, Lorcana! Yes this the complimentary episode to our youtube video where Stephanie and Jonathan explain some of the rules and have a singular battle for all the marbles (who's doing dishes). In this episode we talk about our favorite types of cards, decks, and strategies when battling each other. Give backstories on how we got into the ga...
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  New Year "Reminders" 03.01.2025 48min

  Happy New Year to you and yours from Sipping with the Segarras. As most people bring in the new year with so called "resolutions", our host Jonathan and Stephanie have focused more on lifestyle reminders and goals to try and achieve in 2025. You dont need to go from 0-100 with your resolutions, because that's what causes most to fail. Its about getting the most out of what you set your mind to and taking it a step at a time. The year is long and if it takes you all 1...
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  Stress of Xmas Shopping 15.12.2024 1j 24min

  Is it just us, or are the holidays getting harder and harder the older we get? Whether it's being Santa for children and adults alike or trying to keep your Christmas spirit merry and bright, there is a lot that can make the holiday season very stressful. Hosts, Jonathan and Stephanie, go over all of the things we as adults juggle during the holidays: Sharing the struggles of shopping for your significant other, your kids, the kids who aren't even your kids, and other members of your e...
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  Follow Up to Steph's One Piece Adventure 21.11.2024 1j 15min

  Ahoy mateys! We are back aboard the Going Merry....I mean the Thousand Sunny, as Stephanie leads through her continued journey of watching One Piece. We last talked about One Piece after watching the Live Action adaptation and since then Stephanie has watched over 400 episodes. She gives us a follow up to her recent viewings and gives us her takes on what she thinks of the show and its characters. Both host talk spoilers (if you haven't watch yet you might want to skip t...